About The Role
Are you an organised administrator with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload? We are seeking a Ministry Team Area Administrator to provide essential administrative support to the Ministry Team within the Edmonton Area.
This role plays an important part in supporting ministerial development across the Area, coordinating key processes and events, and ensuring the smooth administration of programmes that support clergy, Licensed Lay Ministers, ordinands and candidates for ministry. Working closely with the Area Director of Ministry and other ministry colleagues, you will help deliver a high-quality administrative service that supports the wider mission of the Diocese of London.
Job Summary
The Ministry Team Area Administrator provides administrative support to the Edmonton Area Ministry Team and is responsible for the efficient and effective administration of ministry-related activities across the Area. The role supports Ministerial Development Reviews, the Shared Discernment Process, curate development, training events and conferences, while maintaining strong working relationships with clergy, ordinands, candidates for ministry, training providers and diocesan colleagues.
- Coordinate and administer Ministerial Development Reviews (MDRs) for clergy and Licensed Lay Ministers.
- Support the administration of the Shared Discernment Process for candidates exploring ordained ministry.
- Provide administrative support for curates undertaking IME2 training and development.
- Organise conferences, study days, training events and residential programmes.
- Prepare agendas, meeting papers, minutes, correspondence and supporting documentation.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with GDPR requirements.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.
- Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent.
- Experience working in an administrative role.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- High standard of literacy and numeracy.
- Ability to work effectively with confidential information.
- Right to work in the UK.
- This role does not require a DBS check.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
Equal Opportunities
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.